By Eleni Klissas, William & Mary Archival research on the other side of the ocean is lonely work. An hour on the Pikrodaphne tram line, a ten minute walk through the residential area of Nea Smyrni, one small flight of stairs, a quick hello and chat to the secretary. This was my morning routine. AllContinue reading “What the Archives Made Me See”
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What the “Local” Taught Me About Listening
By Alexa Lewandowski, William & Mary My summer research examined transitional justice processes in Uganda, South Africa, Sierra Leone, and Sri Lanka. I was interested in a deceptively simple question: who has the authority to define what justice and peace should look like after conflict? International institutions often describe transitional justice programs as locally owned,Continue reading “What the “Local” Taught Me About Listening “
Testing the Ethiopian Enigma
By Caleb Mulugeta, University of Texas at Austin ኵሎ አመክሩ ወዘሠናየ አጽንዑ. “Test everything; hold fast to that which is good.” Emblazoned above the entrance to Ras Makonnen Hall at Addis Ababa University are these words from an old biblical verse. It is a fitting motto for a university with such a historic place in Continue reading “Testing the Ethiopian Enigma”
Reflecting on My Research Experience in Senegal and The Gambia
By Bennett Ross, Johns Hopkins University It’s been about a month since I returned from Senegal and The Gambia, and I think I have still yet to fully appreciate what this trip meant to me. In the days and weeks leading up to my departure, I was scrambling: arranging my homestay, speaking to professors, andContinue reading “Reflecting on My Research Experience in Senegal and The Gambia”
Hitting a Wall and Finding a New Path in Australia
By Catherine Thompson, Johns Hopkins University Hello! I’m Catherine, and I’m back to provide an update on my archival summer research project! Again, as I am double majoring in Political Science and Africana Studies, so much of my passion and interests are invested in the sector of Black politics. Studying abroad in Melbourne, Australia forContinue reading “Hitting a Wall and Finding a New Path in Australia”
Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.3
By Violet Lorish, Florida State University Violet Lorish at the V&A Kensington. July 19, 2026 Hello from across the pond! I have been thoroughly enjoying all of the new experiences and exciting interviews I have scheduled while in London and Liverpool. My studies have been very rewarding and I am so excited to share what IContinue reading “Stitching Through Time: Exploring English Hand Embroidery as Art, Communication, and Cultural Memory pt.3”
Following the Senegambia Confederation’s Paper Trail
By Bennett Ross, Johns Hopkins University Hi, everyone! My name is Bennett Ross and I’m from Cambridge, Massachusetts. I’m a junior at Johns Hopkins, where I’m majoring in International Studies. Some of my biggest interests/hobbies are listening to ‘90s hip-hop, making beats, watching good movies, exploring different cuisines, playing rugby (though injuries may mean IContinue reading “Following the Senegambia Confederation’s Paper Trail “
Cremonese Violin and Workshop Creation Project
By Olivia Leichter, Florida State University There is a question that most string players eventually face, often in the middle of a practice session or right before a performance: something feels off with my instrument — now what? Maybe the strings sit too high, the bow isn’t responding the way it should, or an acheContinue reading “Cremonese Violin and Workshop Creation Project”
Exploring and Learning in Chile
By Ohemaa Asibuo, Syracuse University My name is Ohemaa Asibuo, and I am a junior at Syracuse University. I am from Ghana and the United States, but have spent the majority of my life in Accra, Ghana. My major is International Relations, with a concentration in International Political Economy and the Americas. Studying abroad inContinue reading “Exploring and Learning in Chile”
Researching in Guyana
By Tamia Watkins, Johns Hopkins University This past July, with support from the Tyler Center for Global Studies, I had the opportunity to travel to Guyana, South America and conduct research at the Walter Rodney National Archives. It was my first time pairing travel with a project that was not just personal, but also deeplyContinue reading “Researching in Guyana”
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